Compare / Core i7-5960X vs Ryzen 5 2600X
Core i7-5960X vs Ryzen 5 2600X: which is better?
Core i7-5960X and Ryzen 5 2600X perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-5960X offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i7-5960XValue: Core i7-5960X
Head to head
26%
Gaming performance
26%
39/100
Part score
38/100
147 FPS
Average FPS
143 FPS
≈ $44 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $54 (used)
100/100
Value for money
79/100
Specifications
| Core i7-5960X | Ryzen 5 2600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Max boost | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 140 W | 95 W |
| Socket | — | AM4 |
| Memory | — | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2013 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-5960XRyzen 5 2600X
147average FPS
143average FPS